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Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria)

River fishing  Loreto · 07:01 - 18:52

Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria) is a river in Loreto. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:16–08:16 Day 08:16–17:37 Dusk 17:37–19:37

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

05:00
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07:00
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09:00
25°
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11:00
28°
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30°
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Arapaima
Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
22%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Peacock Bass
Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
17%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Tambaqui
Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
17%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wolf Fish
Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
17%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Payara
Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
16%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redtail Catfish
Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria) is a river in Loreto.

Popular catches here include Arapaima, Peacock Bass, Tambaqui, Wolf Fish, Payara and Redtail Catfish.

Arapaima fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for arapaima at dawn. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Maranon River (Nauta) Loreto · 37.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria)?

Popular catches here include Arapaima, Peacock Bass, Tambaqui, Wolf Fish, Payara and Redtail Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria)?

Arapaima fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Ucayali River (Pacaya-Samiria) right now?

Right now Arapaima is the most likely catch, at about 22%.